Defeat into victory by william slim slim, paperback. The limited selection of maps are a bit difficult to read but. Field marshal viscount slim 18911970 led shattered british forces from burma to india in one of the lesserknown but more nightmarish retreats of world war ii. Defeat into victory quotes showing 12 of 2 the only equipment my army had in full supply was, as ever, brains, hardihood, and courage. Slims 550page epic details his experiences leading british and indian troops in burma from 19421945. Within months, the japanese occupied the country and forced the allied forces to conduct a brutal retreat into neighboring india.
In 1959, slim retired and returned to britain, where he published his memoirs, unofficial history. Some of us may forget that, of all the allies, it was the australians who. The student of military art without prior background in the chinaburmaindia theater may have some challenge putting slims account into proper context. Battling japan in burma and india, 19421945 by william slim 663 ratings, 4. This is a classicand aptly namedstory of recovery from a disastrous defeat. Like they identified themselves utterly with the troops ahead. Field marshal viscount slim 18911970 led shattered british forces from burma to india in one of the lesserknown but more nightmarish. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Defeat into victory by william slim overdrive rakuten. Defeat into victory ebook by fieldmarshal viscount william slim. Slim is a military genius, having achieved this notable victory even after the japanese 15th army pushed allied troops all the way back to india. Ideas ssues aneuver warfare simple orders in complex warfare. Share military quotes by william slim, 1st viscount slim and quotations about war and leadership.
Defeat into victory is an account of the retaking of burma by allied forces during the second world war by the british field marshal william slim, 1st viscount. On 24 april 1959, he was appointed a knight companion of the order of the garter kg. Field marshal viscount slim 18911970 led shattered british f. Defeat into victory by slim sir william field marshal abebooks. Defeat into victory is a remarkable account of command in adversity by one of the finest leaders of men of the modern era. One of the principle figures in this turnaround of the allied force was british. Defeat into victory, battling japan in burma and india, 1942 1945 uk. Slim did not blame his medics for this problem, but. Defeat into victory by william slim, 9780330509978, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Buy defeat into victory by william slim online at alibris. In defeat into victoryslim recalls learning about the one principle of war.
Slim had an excellent relationship with his troops the forgotten army, as they called themselves. Defeat into victory by field marshal sir william slim. The first edition of defeat into victory, published in 1956, was an immediate sensation selling 20,000 copies within a few days. He had already published his personal narrative of the burma campaign, defeat into victory, in 1956. Defeat into victory by slim, fieldmarshal sir william and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Defeat into victory by william slim slim, paperback barnes. Read download defeat into victory pdf pdf download. Iran, with a much larger population and its culture of jihad and martyrdom seemed better suited to this kind of war following the loss of faw 21986 and facing the prospect of defeat, saddam agreed to. Despite these great accomplishments, slim ran into several glass ceilings during world war i. Defeat into victory william joseph slim slim viscount. Battling japan in burma and india, 19421945 slim, field marshal viscount william, hogan, david on.
How effective was field marshal william slim as an operational artist. Told by a commander always at the centre of events, this is a narrative which captures both the high drama and the harsh reality of war. This study examines field marshal slim s leadership. Whereas careerwise slim was not a selfmade man, historically he is. This is an updated version with a new introduction by david w. It was published in the united states as defeat into victory. Slim was able to prevail after a disastrous start in the burma campaign despite numerous challenges a hostile and unforgiving environment, a skilful, implacable enemy, difficult commanders, coalition partners and. Reframing is also very useful for maintaining a positive attitude when everything around you seems to be falling apart. Slim rarely signed copies of defeat into victory and this copy bears a particularly attractive wartime association, reflecting the warm mutual regard of both men.
In fact, one of the most important lessons of defeat into victory is that every military commander makes mistakeslots of them. For their chastened opponents, allied operations in this theater of the war were limited to raids and smallscale offensives as war efforts in north africa and europe, as well as the south pacific, drew higher priorities for resources and personnel. Then he stumbles to the jetty where wang has already shot pedro and shoved off the boat. His armys slaughter of japanese troops ultimately liberated india and burma. William slim, 1st viscount slim, defeat into victory. Defeat into victory by william slim and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Defeat into victory is his classic account of the burma campaign.
A dramatic firsthand account of slims decisive command during the burmese campaign, defeat into victory takes us inside his mind as he orchestrates the british armys desperate 900mile retreat into india following the japanese invasion. How effective was field marshal william slim as an. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Field marshal slimtheoretical thinking and the impact of. It takes a brief look at his biography, then compares.
Australian troops had, at milne bay, inflicted on the japanese their first undoubted defeat on land. Told by a commander always at the centre of events, this is a narrative. Twice he eas relieved of command, once immediately after his greatest battlefield victory. Defeat into victory viscount william joseph slim slim, william slim slim 1st viscount snippet view 1961. This study examines field marshal slims leadership.
Defeat into victory by viscount fieldmarshal viscount william slim. Defeat into victory however, is a military account and purely that. The student of military art without prior background in the chinaburmaindia theater may have some challenge putting slim s account into proper context. It stands in marked contrast to many of todays war memoirs, often written by disgraced officials. Battling japan in burma and india, 19421945 by david mckay of new york. Defeat into victory by william slim, 9780815410225, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Defeat into victory by slim sir william field marshal. More information about this seller contact this seller 14. Synopsis field marshal william slim stands alongside montgomery as the outstanding british field commander of world war ii.
Twice he was reliaved of command, once immediately after his greatest battlefield victory. He then restored his armys fighting capabilities and morale with virtually no support from home and counterattacked. Top 10 quotes by william slim, 1st viscount slim az quotes. Some of us may forget that, of all the allies, it was the australians who first broke the invincibility of the japanese army. Turn defeat into victory by dr gordon anic youtube. Slim is a refreshingly blunt writer, always quick to praise superiors, subordinates, and peers while taking responsibility for his own mistakes. Defeat into victory is an account of the retaking of burma by allied forces during the second world war by the british field marshal william slim. Defeat into victory covers the details of the battles and slim s military tactics in compelling detail, while providing numerous excellent leadership insights. Defeat into victory by viscount fieldmarshal viscount. Field marshal william slim stands alongside montgomery as the outstanding british field commander of world war ii.
Battling japan in burma and india, 19421945 slim, fieldmarshal viscount william, hogan, david on. Battling japan in burma and india, 19421945 william slim david j. The historical records attribute slims success to his superior ability to lead soldiers in combat, but they tell only half the story. Defeat into victory covers the details of the battles and slims military tactics in compelling detail, while.
Gordon anic gives his sermon on turn defeat into victory on 3272010 at the arvada adventist church. In his book, defeat into victory, he tells of the malaria rates among his units being 70%, largely due to noncompliance by his soldiers with the foultasting mepacrine they refused to take. Battling japan in burma and india, 19421945 free books epub. Slims army went on to smash the japanese forces and push them out of burma. This book is his account of 14th army the forgotten army and the burma campaign. Read defeat into victory battling japan in burma and india, 19421945 by field marshal viscount william slim available from rakuten kobo. Aug 21, 2009 synopsis field marshal william slim stands alongside montgomery as the outstanding british field commander of world war ii. Defeat into victory viscount william joseph slim slim, william slim slim 1st viscount snippet view 1956. Slim s army went on to smash the japanese forces and push them out of burma. Defeat into victory is a long read at over 550 pages. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. While i thoroughly appreciated it, slim s humility and dry wit may not be to every readers taste, but that shouldnt stop most with an interest in either ww2 history or the nature of command from getting a lot out of defeat into victory.
Defeat into victory is an account of the retaking of burma by allied forces during the second world war by the british field marshal william slim, 1st viscount slim and published in the uk by cassell in 1956. Aug 04, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Field marshal william slim is best known for commanding 14th army in burma during the second world war 193945. Discover william slim, 1st viscount slim famous and rare quotes. Not only does slim own up to them, he is willing to acknowledge that. Read defeat into victory battling japan in burma and india, 19421945 by fieldmarshal viscount william slim available from rakuten kobo. Slims war memoir, defeat into victory, has become a staple in military reading lists. Nov 12, 2014 slims war memoir, defeat into victory, has become a staple in military reading lists. Told by a commander always at the centre of events, this is a narrative which captures both the high drama and. During the next 3 12 years, both forces continued to fight in a campaign with the allied forces retaking burma in may 1945.
Iraqi invasion of iran had bogged down into a bloody war of attrition. He inherited a disastrous situation which, with pragmatic skill and quiet charisma, he turned to ultimate victory. Slim ran into several glass ceilings during world war ii. Defeat into victory by field marshal sir william slim abebooks. Defeat into victory defeat into victory by slim abebooks. A bell for adano a message to garcia achilles in vietnam. Defeat into victory by slim, william joseph slim viscount, 1956, cassell edition, in english 2d ed.
A powerful tool for turning a defeat into a victory is to practice reframing. Combat trauma and the undoing of character attacks by rommel band of brothers by ambrose battle cry of freedom by j. Defeat into victory is an account of the retaking of burma by allied forces during the second world war by the british field marshal william slim, 1st. Jul 31, 2019 zcombines the 2012 editions of adp 50 and adrp 50 into one publication. The chosin reservoir campaign, korea 1950 carnage and culture counterinsurgency warfare defeat into victory by slim. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Defeat into victory, battling japan in burma and india. The opportunities following the swift japanese subjugation of burma in early january 1942 were not exploited.
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